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Stricken with a dull, boring life, Gael has already discarded his ambitions as a high school dropout. However, a chance encounter with death leaves him a choice: [“Meet your end accomplishing nothing, or continue on in an unforgiving world and learn what it is to live.”] Wishing not to die, he accepts the offer, being granted a new life in a fantastical, mysterious world of Gaia. In this new world, he is not granted an easy life, instead hunted as those like him, transported from Earth–”Outlanders”--are deemed to be executed on sight. He is not helpless, though, granted a unique gift upon being reborn in this world– [Integrating system into body.] [...10%...] [....45%...] [....87%...] [Integration complete.] [Gacha System initiated.] [Level: 1]

Within the virtual world of “Avalon Online”, Finn, or otherwise known as “Echo” within the game, was one of its greatest players. After logging off from a long session, however, he notices something awry outside of his apartment. The streets were flooded with chaos, screams echo through the night, and hell is loot loose. Monsters from Avalon Online are running through the streets, wrecking havoc. In the midst of this hellish awakening, Finn is greeted with the one gift bestowed to humanity in this dark hour: [...Assessing life experience…] [Assessment Complete] [Name: Finn Thorne] [Age: 20] [Designated Class: Assassin] [Starting Level: 5] [A [Legacy System] has been bestowed to you for your accomplishments within Avalon.] [Assimilation System Awakened.] In this twisted turn, as the world as it was once known is gone with the arrival of magic and monsters, the remnants of humanity must level up if they wish to survive. Finn is left in this dark, hopeless apocalypse, using his own experience from Avalon Online to best survive what seems to be an impossible task. -- Daily updates at 9 AM PST Support for bonus chapters

[The first arc is about obtaining the system, so please be patient and give the story a try! I promise it will be worth it.] In a world where gods have erected a worldly monument, the "Tower of Yggdrasil," people are drawn to its impossible challenges. This towering structure pierces the heavens, concealing both unimaginable beasts and priceless treasures within its unforgiving depths. Enter the realm of "Adventurers" – daring souls who ascend the Tower's brutal floors in pursuit of glory. The fortunate ones secure the sponsorship of gods, gaining their Blessings to wield divine power in the face of peril. Yet, amidst this celestial lottery, Bastian, an unfortunate adventurer, remains unblessed, navigating the treacherous terrain with only caution and cunning. As Bastian teeters on the brink of death, a mysterious voice intervenes, offering him a lifeline: [Prometheus System Awakened] Becoming a chosen “Invictus”--a person chosen as the champion of their god, he finds himself in the ranks of legends, having to learn all too quickly to adjust. He must defy the odds, unravel the mysteries of Yggdrasil, and face the trials that await beyond the clouds, making either ally or foe of other Invictus, and the gods that dwell in Yggdrasil.

Jonathan Fuldry, or better known in-game as “Zero”, has dedicated every waking moment of his life to beating Abyss Online, becoming the best solo player in the scope of the virtual world. Considered the most difficult game in the world, Abyss Online has remained unbeaten since its launch. Being a MMORPG with complete, full-dive virtual reality technology, it leaves with only one life–if they die, it’s game over for their account. After defeating the final boss in a climactic battle, Zero relishes his victory, only to find an odd item in his inventory: “Sin Reincarnation.” Using the peculiar item obtained from the final boss, his entire class changes, becoming the Dark Emperor himself as the mantle of “final boss” becomes his own. Soon enough, news of this reaches the ears of every player within Abyss Online, sparked by a competition hosted by the developers: [Whoever manages to defeat “Zero” will receive $1,000,000. If “Zero” conquers the main city or wipes out every other player, the prize is his. With each day, the bounty will rise another million. Good luck, players of Abyss Online.] -- This is my WSA 2024 entry, so please show support if you enjoy the story! I'll release bonus chapters based on your support! 100 PS = 1 BONUS 250 PS = 2 BONUS 500 PS = 3 BONUS

Transported into another world, professional shut-in, Ren Nakamura, expects a path of ludicrous powers, fame, and glory; the classic tale of an otherworld hero saving a doomed world from the conquest of a tyrannical, almighty demon king. --What he receives instead, is a harsh reality check. Betrayed, beaten, and humiliated, he quickly learns the true nature of this world: it doesn’t cater to him in the slightest. Inept, gullible, and unsociable, he must cultivate himself into a proper person, if he hopes to survive in the ravenous world of Gaia. In a twisted, yet fantastical world of magic, knights, and dragons that persecutes otherworlders, Ren must overcome his “level zero” start and cultivate himself into someone capable of fighting off the obstacles of Gaia. The otherworlder-hunting Argonauts, the world-loathing cultists, and even the very aspects of sin themselves; these are just the tip of the iceberg on the troubles that await him on his journey. But it’s a harsh, cruel world filled with misery and darkness; he can’t do it alone. Friends are made, friends are lost--that is the nature of the path he must walk. This is not the story of a blessed, perfect hero, but of a flawed, young man who has to shed his weaknesses. Together, witness his journey into becoming not just a proper hero, but a proper human. — DISCORD: https://discord.gg/ph6qfFknqe -- If you want to support the author: https://ko-fi.com/delzgb https://paypal.me/delzgb --- Cover done by Izu

In this world, there are those that are fortunate and those who are not. Ethan Bellrose is neither; he is cursed. At nineteen, he has lived his entire life sheltered in his home as his fragile body blisters under sunlight, breaks under the slightest impact, and falls to any sickness. However, the arrival of a world-changing digital service catches the hopeless young man’s eye: “Reincarnation Online”--a virtual reality experience that gives a new fantastical life to those who are unfulfilled with their current path. For Ethan Bellrose, the choice is simple. Without hesitation, he orders the virtual reality headgear, choosing to abandon his current life and live forevermore in the world of fantasy, magic, and endless adventure–”Arcadius.” Though what he finds is a world not full of leisure and trivial triumph, but a world just as alive and full of darkness, glory, and grandeur as Earth–if not greater. Starting from square one as an infant, given a new name and family, this is the eventful life, full of dreadful lows and exhilarating highs, of “Emilio Dragonheart.” [...Booting System…] [Welcome to Reincarnation Online.] [You will henceforth by the recipient of the Dragonheart System.] [Please, enjoy your stay.]

Overcome with an incurable illness stemming from the curse of a “Hero”, Demon Lord Baal commences the “Demon Lord Ascension”: a legendary event in which the next Demon Lord will be crowned. It is a competition between the relatives of the Demon Lord, where even death is permitted. Receiving news of this, exiled prince and son of ill Demon Lord, Merlin, relishes the opportunity, bringing his human companions with him to his homeland to enter the Demon Lord Ascension. Though he is hardly welcome, as he is seen as the “black sheep”--an outcast–among his family. Against all odds, with spite fueling him, Merlin seeks to take the Demon Lord crown for himself with his Dreaming Grimoire System to aid him–but first, he must go through his family.

Noah was a social outcast, bullied and shunned by his peers. He suffered humiliation after humiliation, building up a resentment for the world that he couldn’t act on, as he was as weak as they come. That is, until he discovers a dusty grimoire in his attic. Just by opening it, a mystical power flooded his very being, fundamentally altering his body and granting him a gift unlike any other. [Creator’s Grimoire System: Activated] [Starting Level: 100] Equipped with the strongest system, unrivaled and seemingly boundless in its abilities, Noah decides to take back the life he missed out on, and much more. Weaving time, rewriting the memories of those around him, and even summoning fictional heroes, there seems to be no limit to the newfound power he has gained from his system. As the world’s first supervillain, he sets his sights on world domination, but who will try and stop the godlike youth in his path?

WPC #256 - Magic, Gold Winner -- Jeong-Hui, a teenager with no accomplishments in life, spends his days in solitude, living alone and gaming most of the day. That is, until a world-shaking revelation descended on Earth. The one proclaiming to be "God" informed humanity of their failure as a species, and that Armageddon would begin. However, as a means of giving those worthy of continuing on a chance, "God" introduced the "Armageddon Game", bestowing a special system onto every person of the world. The system grants each player the abilities of Angels, reminiscent of an RPG as experience, stats, and level-ups are all present. Though, as a person who lived a unfulfilling life as a lowlife and a coward, he begins his journey as the bottom-of-the-barrel start: level one. Those who reach level twenty within the six month time period will be allowed access into "The Tower"--however, what awaits in the mysterious, heavenly tower is unknown. Not intending to die after living a failed life, Jeong-Hui strives to reach the Tower, using his knowledge as a MMORPG player to ascend. As an assassin-class and a martial artist class, he utilizes both the "Angel System", widely available to humanity, and another, unique system available only to himself to combat the trials in the way of his journey. -- Want to support me? You can do so here! --> https://ko-fi.com/delzgb DISCORD: https://discord.gg/ph6qfFknqe --WARNING-- This story shows depictions of extremely graphic events. If you're adverse to traumatizing events, gore, death, and such things, this might not be the novel for you. Otherwise, please enjoy!

In the modern era, martial arts thrives as the most celebrated aspect of human culture. Above all other sports, it stands as the pinnacle–and the “Celestial Fist Tournament” is no exception. It is the summit in which all of the world’s most accomplished martial artists gather annually to compete, broadcasted worldwide, for the title of “Celestial Fist.” Martial arts enthusiast, Touma Daigo, is a local legend in his town, earning such names like “The Martial Arts King” or “The King of Brawling”--but, he simply tries to live a normal life as a student. That is, until he is specially invited to the Celestial Fist qualifiers by an unknown sponsor. The prospect of fighting against the best martial artists the world has to offer reignites the fire within Touma, allowing the enigmatic young man to present his ludicrous abilities to the world. However, he will soon realize that at the summit of martial arts, a new realm sits where the supernatural is reality and the limits once thought to be are long since gone.